Upside Learning

MARCH 1, 2011

For all you Tech savvy folks, get the scoop on how technology wires the learning brain and how HTML 5 aids cross platform development. Even though technological innovation occurs at rapid speed and new learning theories emerge from cognitive research, large and entrenched training organizations move like slow dinosaurs. That’s not all.

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CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2023

A Guest Post by ReadSpeaker The Internet of Voice has arrived, and it’s changing the way we interact with our devices. But TTS isn’t just for fancy new voice computing applications. Then we’ll discuss a few ways businesses can leverage voice technology to achieve mission-critical goals. In 2021, nearly a quarter of U.S.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Another reason why company leaders choose to offer their employees online learning is because online learning, or eLearning, is easy to engage with. Using tools like VoiceThread, which allow you to have asynchronous voice and video conversations with learners.

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Tony Karrer

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Past years eLearning Conferences 2011 , eLearning Conferences 2010 , eLearning Conferences 2009. The list focuses primarily on the use of eLearning, technology in educational settings and on teaching, learning, and educational administration. You can contact him at: crwr77@gmail.com. It covers events from four continents.

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Learning Visions

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The classic cognitive chunk of recall 7 +/- 2 tidbits of information. 80% of adults have weak to poor meta-cognitive skills (Maggie Martinez research) – some people 20% see life analytically. The learner learns that they can go in and out and jump right to the elearning if they know they need more information.

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CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

As the methods for seamlessly including rich media assets in eLearning continue to improve, instructional designers are finding creative uses of audio and video to supplement their text-based courses. In fact, a speaker’s voice can provide memorable cues that help students retaining and retrieving the information later.

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The eLearning Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Emotion and Cognition. The idea that emotion and cognition are opposing phenomena comes from a long philosophical and scientific tradition. It was thought that if emotions were connected to feelings and bodily sensations then they must be quite separate from cognition, which was associated with logic and the mind.

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eLearningMind

JUNE 13, 2022

In eLearning, it seems like you either remember the five-star, engaging, and impactful experiences or you remember the ones that fell flat, but rarely anything in between. Beyond flashy graphics or a compelling story, it’s linking everything we know about how learners’ brains work to create an experience that engages and inspires.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

For over 20 years, Lodestone has provided organizations education technology services including: public and private classes, video production, eLearning development and consulting. Cognitive Load. Dr. Richard Mayer outlined the process our brains process images and sounds with his theory of multimedia learning.

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Learning Pool

JULY 17, 2020

Secondly, there are some serious concerns about learning experience design voiced by these experts – concerning the fate of the baby that risks being thrown out with the theoretical bathwater here. Cognitive overload (overuse of media) . The illusion of learning. Diversionary activity (Mazes and infantile gamification). UXD vs LXD.

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Elucidat

MAY 23, 2018

What does it take to make brain-friendly learning? Stella offers six key ways you can work with the brain to help make learning stick, all wrapped up in the useful (and brain friendly) acronym: LEARNS. Learning design: meet brain science. It’s basic brain science. But why does the brain need them?

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eLearning Learning Posts

JANUARY 3, 2011

Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles - eLearning Technology , March 24, 2010. 10 Ways To Learn In 2010 - The eLearning Coach , January 3, 2010. Course Content Authoring Tools – Open Source (Free) - eLearning 24-7 , June 7, 2010. Instructional Design and E-Learning Blogs - Experiencing eLearning , July 6, 2010.

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The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 18, 2011

Although there are many education-related podcasts, there are surprisingly few devoted to eLearning in the workplace. Xyleme Voices is an excellent podcast hosted by Dawn Poulos of Xyleme Learning. Dawn’s voice is a pleasure to listen to and her understanding of the industry runs deep. Must … find … more.

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Adobe Captivate

APRIL 6, 2018

Our brain is self-organizing using Neuroplasticity trough long term Potentiation, keeping hold of knowledge or depression by removing irrelevant knowledge. Like on a computer system that has input devices to enter data, data has to be entered in our brain. Echoic Sensory Memory can hold information up to 3 seconds. Procedural.

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Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. Mixed visual-auditory stimuli have an underadditive effect, so that if you have to do both at the same time, total brain activation goes down. Thats an overload of the visual channel. Otherwise, whats the point of multi-media?

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 17, 2021

The Case for Human Imperfection in Synchronous eLearning. Removing the demand of monitoring one’s reflection reduces the cognitive load. Promote “brain breaks.” Brain breaks can “elevate all of the characteristics that we want in our students: attentiveness, energy, and a well-functioning brain (Ferrer & Laughlin, 2017).”.

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Learnnovators

MAY 8, 2024

Her book, Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything with neuroscience , has been the highest-rated, top-selling book in her category for the past 5 years. For example, most eLearning today, even if it has been developed more recently, is mostly about a narrator speaking to a series of images or slides.

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 7, 2023

Learn more → Why Less is More in Learning Design In this post, Connie Malamed discusses the importance of cognitive load in learning. She recommends several strategies for reducing cognitive load to create learning experiences that are more effective and enjoyable for learners. These strategies can help us learn more effectively.

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KnowledgeAnywhere

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

If your organization has eLearning, it’s time to upgrade again as the possibilities for corporate learning continue to improve. Online eLearning Classes. Cognitive Computing. On the cutting edge of eLearning technology lies cognitive computing. Paired Learning with a ‘Pen Pal’.

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ProProfs

APRIL 26, 2019

Are you an online instructor or teacher who is looking to create eLearning courses for the first time but wondering how to go about it? But before we delve into how to create eLearning courses, let’s look at some encouraging figures related to the eLearning industry. Choose an eLearning Authoring Tool. Don’t worry.

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CommLab India

JANUARY 22, 2017

According to this article in Psychology Today , “Videos are processed by the brain 60,000 times faster than text.” Think about the load on your cognitive system when reading an article vs. watching a video clip! When teaching courses on professional development, human resources, or soft skills, videos are a useful tool.

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TalentLMS

APRIL 29, 2020

She has written two books, Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers, and is the creator of The eLearning Coach podcast. Whether he talks about eLearning scenarios or the best Thanksgiving turkey recipes, Tim has an extraordinary knack for engaging people. Don’t try to recreate the in-person experience.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 10, 2014

One thing that both Springsteen and Martin share throughout their careers is a seemingly endless desire to improve their craft and find the right “voice” at different points of their lives. And I’m lucky to have several helpful friends in the field too, so I’m going to remember to pick their brains more often.

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eFront

JANUARY 11, 2018

Don’t let typos and inactive links diminish the value of your eLearning experiences. In this article, we’ll share 8 common errors to be on the lookout for when revising eLearning content. Revising eLearning Content: 8 Common Mistakes To Consider. Here are 8 common mistakes to look for when revising eLearning content : 1.

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Limestone Learning

JULY 29, 2024

PT: Extraordinary Elearning – Learning Science in Action Unlock the potential of learning science to create extraordinary elearning experiences that captivate and engage learners. dives into the principles of learning science and demonstrates how to apply these concepts to design effective and impactful elearning courses.

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TalentLMS

MAY 26, 2021

On that whiteboard, a hand writes words or sketches images in “real-time” while a voice-over narration explains what we see on screen. For example, this whiteboard animation video from Sprouts created for school students quickly summarizes Piaget’s theory about the 4 stages of cognitive development: 2. Motion graphics videos.

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eFront

DECEMBER 23, 2011

> Please leave a comment if you would like me to include another eLearning Conference! link] February8-12, 2012 eLearning , organized bythe Instructional Technology Council (ITC), Long Beach California, USA. link] February9-11, 2012 Association of MathematicsTeacher Education (AMTE), 16 th , Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

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KnowledgeOne

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Among its approaches, the pedagogy of empathy is one that can be implemented even in simplified elearning solutions. Empathy consists of two dimensions, one emotional and the other cognitive. Here is what this approach is all about! Empathy in two dimensions. The first refers to the ability to feel the emotional state of the other.

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Elucidat

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Creating emotional connections: The human brain has a special place for faces with dedicated neural circuits that only respond to them. Reducing cognitive load: Most people would rather watch a ‘how-to’ video than read a manual. Reducing cognitive load: Most people would rather watch a ‘how-to’ video than read a manual.

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Vignettes Learning

JANUARY 28, 2017

Read: Weaving Stories and Factual Content for Seamless Lessons While a story per se is a powerful instructional tool, its power to move the listener emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally largely depends on how the storyteller narrates it. Read: The Brain and The Stories We Tell: Top Reasons Why Stories Change Our Behavior 4.

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Litmos

MARCH 19, 2020

In 2009, an SRI team working for the Department of Education led by Barbara Means, reported for the first time, that eLearning was superior to face-to-face. These elements provide feedback that goes beyond what’s communicated by voice or text. And, we differentiated it from typical eLearning. We also should revisit our pedagogy.

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eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Instead, Neurolearning is a combination of learning theory and neuroscience; a complicated study of how the brain (and the nervous system) works and reacts to stimuli and situations. The book also debunks many deep-rooted learning myths and replaces old ideas with a fresh, new look on how the brain reacts to different learning situations.

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TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Multimedia makes eLearning interactive, entertaining, and easily digestible. But only if you know when, how, and why to use these elements in your eLearning course design. In this article, we’ll highlight 6 factors you should consider when integrating multimedia in eLearning. Repetitive eLearning Content.

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OpenSesame

JANUARY 10, 2014

One thing that both Springsteen and Martin share throughout their careers is a seemingly endless desire to improve their craft and find the right “voice” at different points of their lives. And I’m lucky to have several helpful friends in the field too, so I’m going to remember to pick their brains more often.

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TalentLMS

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Not to mention, provide eLearning feedback to improve the online training course and voice their concerns. The host bombarded you with numerous facts and stats, and your brain simply turned off halfway through. You must focus on one topic or learning objective to prevent cognitive overload.

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Jay Cross's Informal Learning

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Teaching Online Courses – 60 Great Resources - eLearning Technology , October 25, 2010. Open Source eLearning Tools - eLearning Technology , October 13, 2010. Top 35 Articles on eLearning Strategy - eLearning Technology , November 1, 2010. Why Twitter’s t.co Don’t be tone deaf!

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Roundtable Learning

MARCH 8, 2024

Unfortunately, your eLearning program is not a unicorn that can shapeshift into an XR program. Excessive Voice-overs Don’t sabotage the learning process with too many distracting voiceovers. The same voiceovers that help eLearning programs thrive may deter VR from its real potential. Remember, too much of anything is no good.

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